Pictorial review: the imaging features of lower limb Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

Clin Radiol. 1994 May;49(5):346-50. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(05)81804-5.

Abstract

The Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare mesodermal abnormality causing venous anomalies, cutaneous capillary naevi with bone and soft tissue hypertrophy of one or more limbs. In this pictorial review we illustrate the plain film, venographic, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging features of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome affecting the lower limb.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Phlebography